Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity

Not yet established

Observations

In the wild these animals have been estimated to live up to 16 years [0542]. One captive specimen lived 15.2 years [0671]. Further studies are needed to better estimate the maximum longevity of this species.

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity

548 days

Male sexual maturity

1,096 days

Gestation

165 days

Weaning

Litter size

1.5 (viviparous)

Litters per year

Inter-litter interval

Weight at birth

Weight at weaning

Adult weight

57,500 g

Postnatal growth rate

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

[0671] Richard Weigl (2005), Longevity of Mammals in Captivity; from the Living Collections of the World